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David Mackenzie, Insurance Attorney in the United States

focused on Insurance and Securities

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David Mackenzie is an attorney based in Toronto, ONTARIO. The practice focuses on Insurance and Securities.

Based in
Toronto, ONTARIO
Experience
attorney
Known for
Insurance · Securities
  • Handles Insurance and Securities matters from Toronto, ONTARIO.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026).

About David Mackenzie: David Mackenzie is an attorney based in Toronto, ONTARIO. The practice focuses on Insurance and Securities.

Areas of practice

Practice areas handled by David Mackenzie

David concentrates on insurance and securities. Each area below outlines the kind of case David handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Insurance cases nationwide

David takes insurance matters nationwide. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before David agrees to represent you.

Securities cases nationwide

David takes securities matters nationwide. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before David agrees to represent you.

Biography

About David Mackenzie — Attorney of the U.S. insurance experience

David Mackenzie is an attorney based in Toronto, ONTARIO. The practice focuses on Insurance and Securities.

David’s practice focuses on insurance coverage disputes involving Property & Casualty and Specialty lines (with particular emphasis on Cyber and Technology insurance). David has extensive dispute resolution experience both as a litigator in trial and appellate courts as well as in mediation, arbitration and negotiation. His advice is regularly sought by Canadian, American and Lloyd’s insurers.

David is a member of the Board of Directors of the Canadian Defence Lawyers, and he is a member of the Federation of Defence and Corporate Counsel. He is called to the Bar in Ontario, British Columbia and Washington State.

How David handles insurance matters

David’s practice focuses on insurance coverage disputes involving Property & Casualty and Specialty lines (with particular emphasis on Cyber and Technology insurance). David has extensive dispute resolution experience both as a litigator in trial and appellate courts as well as in mediation, arbitration and negotiation. His advice is regularly sought by Canadian, American and Lloyd’s insurers.…

Who David represents

David reviews new inquiries case-by-case for insurance and securities matters in the United States.

Recognition

Awards, publications, and recognition of David Mackenzie

David has received 2 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Privacy and Data Security Law

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Privacy and Data Security Law (2026).

Locations

David Mackenzie's office in Toronto

David's primary office is at 2 Queen Street East, Suite 1500, Toronto, Ontario. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

2 Queen Street East, Suite 1500

Toronto, Ontario

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Hiring guide

How to hire David Mackenzie — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new insurance attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with David usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

David charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain David's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; David will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a insurance attorney in your state

A short list to run through before you commit: How many insurance matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for David

David discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in insurance practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every insurance matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. David confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

David's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many insurance practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about David Mackenzie

  • How much does it cost to hire David for a insurance case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. David walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does David offer a free consultation?

    David charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain David's office. Some insurance attorneys offer free consults — check David's current terms during booking.

  • How long do insurance cases in this state typically take?

    Simple insurance matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. David gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can David take my case if I'm outside the area?

    David evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside David's regular jurisdictions, the intake call will confirm whether direct representation or a referral makes more sense.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with David?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. David will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is David accepting new insurance clients right now?

    David's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.